The Bible tells us that we've been rescued by God by grace- not by the things we do. There's nothing so amazing that it makes you MORE acceptable to God; there's nothing so horrible it makes you LESS acceptable. He's your Father- and He adores you.

In the story of the prodigal son, we read of another loving Father who stood at the edge of his property every day- watching, waiting... and hoping... for his son to return to his estate.

To the religious elite who asked Jesus why he constantly hung out with people they didn't approve of, He said, "Because this is WHAT GOD IS LIKE!"

Each time you join us online or in person, you'll...

Learn something practical and relevant that's guaranteed to work on Sunday AND Monday!

Connect with others like you- people walking from brokenness into raw grace & unconditional love!

Discover how you, right now, can change the world!

WEEKENDS AT WAIO

Keep scanning to learn where to find us, where to go when you arrive, where to take your kids, and more...

When & where to find us

Time: Two services at 9 and 11 AM every Sunday

Location: 122 Allendale Road, Oxford, Alabama 36203

Phone Number: 256-831-5280

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9am to 4pm

The Connection

Not sure where to go when you arrive? Our parking attendants will get you to the building... then just come inside the front door! You'll enter... The Connection.

The Connection is a massive lobby that connects all the buildings at WAIO. Larger than the food court at most malls, The Connection eliminates the need for random halls, confusing directions, and helps us keep things simple.

When you walk in the front door, you'll see a team of people ready to provide you with easy directions on where to go- and you'll see large signage everywhere.

Where to go when you arrive, where to take your kids

Your kids are always welcome to join you for worship. At the same time, we have age-graded activities during our worship services on Sundays and Wednesdays. You may want to arrive 15-20 minutes before the service begins to make sure you have time to check them in and grab a cup of coffee before things get started.

Wednesday Night @ Word Alive!

We have several options on Wednesday evenings-

WAIO Youth, 6:30 PM

Recover Wholeness 7:00 PM

Watch Us Online

Never miss a service again!!! We have several ways you can join us online:

What should I wear to church? You'll see everything from suits (though not many) to casual clothes. You'll notice everything from cowboy boots to tennis shoes to wingtips and sandals.

How long will the service last? About 75-80 minutes. The services are scheduled 2 hours apart to give people plenty of time to meet others, receive prayer if they choose to do so, and simply not have to rush- unless rushing happens to be your thang!

Are my kids safe? Yes, keep scrolling below and we'll share more with you about the kids check-in process and who's working back there.

Will I be asked to stand up, raise my hand, talk, do the hokey pokey, etc.? Not unless you were looking for a chance to do so! OK, in all seriousness, no... you can sit, visit, and warm-up at your own pace. Be "active" or be a "fly on the wall"- whatever works for you.

If I decide I like it, what's the best way to get involved? The best place to learn more about WAIO is in Freedom Track. You can attend on Sundays- or you can get free, instant access to the online video course by clicking here.

Want to learn more? Keep scrolling!

Kidz Alive!

We've got the little ones covered!

Kidz Alive runs at the same time as our worship services on both Sundays and Wednesdays for children birth through the end of fifth grade.

We run background checks on Kidz Alive workers, we use a digital check-in system that gives kids and their parents a matching sticker, and we only allow the supervising adults in the Kidz Alive area. Your kids are safe!

More importantly, they'll encounter God through worship, through age-appropriate teaching, and through games and activities they'll remember throughout the week!

Also, we invite our teens to attend Freedom Track and serve side-by-side with our adults, whether it's here or around the world!

Prayer

Sometimes, you just need to hear from God

We believe you'll actually sense God's presence when you walk into The Connection- we really do. And, we know the teacher for the day will share something from His heart...

Sometimes, you need to hear God for yourself, though- even about a specific situation.

Our prayer team is available in the prayer room (you'll see it in The Connection) 30 minutes before the service- and 30 minutes after. If you need someone to pray with you- or for you- we'll listen together and see what the Lord says...

Adults

Get inspired

The best place to get inspired is in our worship services. The best place to learn more about us- who we are, what we do, and how we do it (including what we believe) is to attend Freedom Track.

Freedom Track

Find your purpose

Turns out, Freedom Track is the best place to learn more about you, too! In just four quick lessons, you'll discover your unique gifts, you'll learn how God uniquely works through you, and we'll give you an on-ramp to change the world- here or, literally, on the other side of the planet!

Houses of Light

We're here- and in your neighborhood, too!

People attend our church on Sundays from throughout our region. We know, though, that "church" isn't a building- it's the people.

We love coming together- but the mission of Jesus is to get Heaven into the world (not get us out of it!). So, we take church to where you are!

Zone pastors and the ministry they facilitate provide easy access throughout the area. Whether you live in Gadsden, Oxford, Talledega, Pell City... Anniston... Jacksonville...